Di-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate Induces Ovarian Toxicity and Alters Protein Expression of Hormone-regulated Receptors in Rats

摘要

Phthalates are mult functional compo unds that are used in various commercial and in dustrial products, such as food packagings, toys, cosmetics, building materials, and personal care products, Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), one of the most comm only used phthalates, is ubiquitously prese nt in humans.Studies have shown that DEHP has some potentially adverse effects on health, including abnormal timing of parturition, reproductive dysfunction, and low birth weight[5-7].